The existing scholarship scheme essentially makes the President the ultimate dispenser of scholarships, the Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempah, has said. He says this is ‘ridiculous’ and needs to change. Prof Prempeh indicated that government scholarships for academic or professional study must not be awarded or […] The post Govt
The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempah, says government scholarships for academic or professional study must not be awarded or administered on a discretionary or opaque basis by a non-academic entity located at or under the Presidency. He is calling for the scrapping of the Scholarship Secretariat. […] The post Scrap Scholarship Secretariat
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwasi Nyantakyi says he is the best person to replace the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Mr Nyantakyi is among nine aspirants who have picked up nominations to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary for Ejisu. There has been […] The post I’m
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwasi Nyantakyi says he is the best person to replace the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Mr Nyantakyi is among nine aspirants who have picked up nominations to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary for Ejisu. There has been […] The post “I’m
Over ten people have expressed interest in contesting the vacant Ejisu constituency seat on the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). At the last count yesterday afternoon, about 12 were already canvassing for support to win the parliamentary primary to contest the upcoming by-election. Four-time contender Abenaa Pokuaa Boaitey; former President of the […] The post More NPP members chase John
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has defended the decision to expedite the injunction application filed by the MP for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, aimed at halting parliament’s confirmation of newly nominated ministers by President Akufo Addo. Justice Torkonoo asserted that the case was ripe for hearing as all necessary procedures had been fulfilled. Addressing reporters […] The post Chief
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama has paid a visit to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to commiserate with him over the demise of his wife, Hajia Ramatu Sharubutu. Hajia Rahmatu Tahwee Sheikh Sharubutu passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, March 27, 2024, and has been […] The post Mahama commiserates
A Nigerian accused of being a member of the Islamic State, ISIS, in Iraq and Syria, Emmanuel Osase, has been detained for 60 days, by the order of a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order on Wednesday, following a motion ex-parte filed by the Department of State Services, DSS, marked […] The post Nigerian suspected to be ISIS member detained for 60 days appeared
The Ministry of Education has refuted former President John Dramani Mahama’s claims that the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy is merely a ploy for vote-buying. Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for the Education Ministry, emphasized that the initiative serves a strategic purpose in bolstering educational delivery and equipping Ghanaian students for the challenges of the digital […] The post Free
The Attorney-General’s Office has vowed to take decisive action against anyone found complicit in the alleged customary marriage involving 63-year-old Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII and 16-year-old Naa Ayemuede. Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah indicated that the next course of action will be determined by the findings of the police investigation. The AG’s office on Tuesday, […] The post We’ll
Godfred Yeboah Dame The Office of the Attorney General has tasked the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to investigate the ‘marriage’ between 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo Read More... The post Probe ‘Marriage’ Of Girl, 12 – AG To IGP appeared
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case has expanded a gag order on the former president after his online attacks against his daughter. Justice Juan Merchan has banned Mr Trump from criticising his family members or those of Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg. The Trump campaign has called the gag order unconstitutional. In the […] The post Trump gag order expanded
Nine individuals have so far picked up forms to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary for the Ejisu constituency since the party opened nominations on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The NPP has scheduled the election of a Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency for Saturday, April 13, 2024, following the passing of the Member […] The post Ejisu
Kwesi Nyantakyi Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, is set to contest the Ejisu Constituency parliamentary seat, in the Ashanti Region, this writer can confirm. The seat Read More... The post Nyantakyi Set To Contest Ejisu Seat appeared first on
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU In a comprehensive update on Ghana’s debt restructuring programme, Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to restore fiscal sustainability and foster economic recovery. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister emphasised the significance of upcoming discussions with bondholder representatives to advance restructuring engagements. “In the […] The post
The Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that a Preliminary assessment undertaken by the Ministry and the central bank shows that they are on course to meet most of the targets under the Programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He said that the Finance Ministry is working with the Bank of […] The post 2nd review: We’re on course
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed concerns over what it describes as judicial bias in the scheduling of political cases by the Supreme Court. The party has taken issue with the Chief Justice’s decision to prioritise the hearing of a case filed by the MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, over an earlier […] The post Dafeamekpor
The family of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has announced the passing of his wife, Hajia Ramatu Sharubutu, in the early hours of Wednesday, March 27, 2024. A statement issued by the Chief Imam’s spokesperson, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, has confirmed that a Janazah prayer and burial will be conducted at 2 pm, […] The post Wife of National Chief Imam dead appeared
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that the government recognizes that significant steps must be taken to improve the business environment in Ghana. He noted that Ghana is still one of the best destinations on the continent for the private sector to thrive. Dr Amin Adam said this while inaugurating the Ghana Mutaul […] The post Ghana is still one
Attorney-General Godfred Dame has described the criticisms against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonor for the date fixed for hearing the injunction application by South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor as baseless. He said he applied for a speedy hearing of the injunction application that was filed by the South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor […] The post The
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